St John of Beverley Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Beverley, HU17 0BU · East Riding of Yorkshire · primary school
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9th of 111 primary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire we can score, 123 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.3/10 against 2,311 of them, against 8.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St John of Beverley Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 15.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 200 pupils against a stated capacity of 189. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard? How does the Catholic ethos shape daily routines and community engagement?
What Ofsted said about St John of Beverley Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Overview
St John of Beverley Catholic Primary School is described as a “caring and inclusive” environment where pupils are “happy, friendly” and behave well. The report highlights that leaders have high expectations for learning and behaviour, fostering positive relationships with the school community.
Strengths
- Pupils are “happy, friendly” and “behave well,” with effective systems in place to address bullying.
- Teachers “explain and demonstrate learning well,” helping pupils to “recall and recap their prior learning.”
- Early reading is prioritised, with phonics taught from Reception, ensuring children become “fluent, confident readers.”
- There are “effective systems” for supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who feel “included.”
- The school’s Catholic ethos promotes pupils’ spirituality and respect for “different cultures and religions.”
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, such as geography, the “sequencing of knowledge is not carefully mapped out,” preventing pupils from reaching ambitious curriculum end points.
- Some subject leaders lack a “strong overview of the curriculum” and are unable to make “effective checks” on implementation or pupil retention.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with leaders being “tenacious in the actions they take” to ensure children receive necessary support and remain safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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